1.4 Children are going to school

Q.1. Read the poem aloud.

Q.2. Find atleast two things from the poem.

   a) It is early morning.

Ans1.Morning light spreads over the earth.

Ans2.The sun is on one side of the road.

     b)The athmosphere is pleasant.

Ans1.The breezes are singing song of blessings

Ans2.The peepal waves his hands.

Q.3. Apart from children, no other human beings are mentioned in the poem. However, many natural elements are shown to act like person. Name them and also write what they do.

Ans.Natural elements that are shown to act like persons are:

1.The sky: Sky bows his head in respect.

2.The sun: The sun waits and smiles on one side of the road for the children are going to school.

3.The breezes: Sing their songs of blessings.

4.The fragrant flowers: They awaken the sleepy roads with their melodies.

5.The peepal tree: Waves his hands.

6.Time: Sitting on an old roof.

7.Pigeons: Fly in the sky for children going to school.

Q.4. Draw a picture of the scene described in the poem.

Q.5. The whole world is happy because children are going to school. Why is it so? Discuss it in the classroom.

Q.6.Write about how your family supports you to go to school.

Ans.I have a wonderful family which supports me in whatever i do.My parents pay for my school fees,the bus fees,for my uniform etc.I have a study table of my own where i can study in peace.If i have any difficulties,my parents help me and encourage me.My mother cooks nutritious foods so that i can be healthy andstudy well.During my exams,the TV is not switched on my sister is not allowed to make noise.Whatevever i need for learning is given to me.Thus,I have complete support from my family to work hard and do well at school.

Q.7. What would happen if children didn’t go to school? Discuss the question in groups of 5-8 and prepare a short composition on it.

Ans. School is a temple of knowledge. If children will not  go to school, they would not achieve knowledge. In a school, they learn different subjects, good qualities and various skills. This helps them to become good individuals and great citizens. Children who don’t go to school will be denied all these experiences. They will also miss out all the fun other children have in schools.We should ensure that every child is sent to school so that they  receive good education. This will not only help them to fulfill his dreams but also help them to contribute towards national development. Let us educate and empower ourselves and work towards a bright future.

Q.8. Write in short about what your parents/guardians feel when they send you to school.

Ans.When my parents send me to school,they feel pleased that i am learning something important,they feel  glad that i will be able to make my career and able to earn money.They feel proud that i will be able to face problems.

Q.9.List five of your favourite Hindi or Marathi poems or songs. Try to translate any one of them into English.

Q.10. Visit a library. Find a school poem. Recite it to your parents.